{"product_id":"871536","title":"Gibson USED Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Light Aged [SN.952121] Gibson","description":"The Murphy Lab is the pinnacle model in the Gibson Custom Shop lineup. We have a used 1959 Les Paul in stock, featuring a superb flame maple top with an aged finish!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Established in 1993, the Gibson Custom Shop is dedicated to creating the ultimate electric guitars and basses through long-cultivated high-level manufacturing techniques, an insatiable spirit of inquiry, and carefully selected materials. Even today, the Custom Shop lineup, crafted using traditional handcrafting methods and thoroughly researched vintage knowledge, boasts unparalleled craftsmanship and will become the ultimate instrument to endlessly ignite the inspiration within each player.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ~About Murphy Lab~\u003cbr\u003e Murphy Lab, a new lab located within the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, specializes in guitar aging (a process that replicates the aged appearance and playability of vintage guitars) using the latest technology based on scientific verification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tom Murphy, a founding member of the Gibson Custom Shop and project leader for the Historic Collection, has since made a name for himself with aging techniques that bring the look and feel of vintage guitars to new instruments. Backed by Tom's passion for vintage guitars and deep knowledge, his skills beautifully recreate the natural lacquer cracks and wear from playing on Gibson guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tom Murphy and Gibson scientifically analyzed the nitrocellulose lacquer used in 1950s and 1960s guitars, which develop cracks known as weather checking over time. They unraveled the process of this change and, through extensive testing with prototypes of various models, developed a lacquer process that reproduces the natural weather checking seen in vintage guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Murphy Labs was conceived when Tom Murphy led the Gibson Custom Shop team in testing every body shape, finish, and aging level based on prototypes. As a result, it was established within the Gibson Custom Shop to pursue unprecedented realism and attention to detail in aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tom Murphy's presence and his artistic creations have played a significant role in Gibson's history, and will continue to be carried on forever as the Murphy Lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This instrument has been given the \"Light Aged\" finish, one of four aging levels available: Ultralight, Light, Heavy, and Ultra Heavy. Even though it's called \"Light,\" scratches have been added in key places from the headstock to the body end, and the weather checking that occurs with age has been applied in a way that makes it look like it's truly over 60 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 1959 Les Paul's unique wood grain and color, which change depending on the angle and how the light hits it, recreates the distinctive look and playability of the old Gibson guitars from their Golden Era. The neck shape is the \"Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape,\" which is neither too thick nor too thin, making it suitable for modern playing styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Regarding the condition of this individual instrument, while it is difficult to discern due to the aged finish, there are a few minor scratches that appear relatively new, and a slight paint chip on the headstock edge, likely caused by a guitar hanger. However, these do not detract from the overall appearance. Of course, there are no issues with playability, including the neck condition and electronics, so you can welcome this instrument into your collection for many years to come. A superb instrument in both looks and sound, don't miss this opportunity if you are looking for the pinnacle of Les Paul models!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Made in 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Includes original hard case and certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight ≈ 4.13kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody....2-Piece Figured Maple Top, 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany Back\u003cbr\u003e Neck....Solid Mahogany, Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard....Indian Rosewood, 12 Radius\u003cbr\u003e Frets....22F, Historic Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003e Nut....Nylon, 1.69\/42.85mm\u003cbr\u003e Scale: 24-3\/4\u003cbr\u003e Tuners.....Kluson Reissue\u003cbr\u003e Bridge.....No-Wire ABR-1 \u0026amp; Lightweight Aluminum Tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e Hardware....Nickel Light Aged\u003cbr\u003e Pickups.....Custombucker\u003cbr\u003e Controls....2Volume, 2Tone, 3way Toggle SW","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68048843964529,"sku":"871536","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/871536_01.jpg?v=1793500915","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/es\/products\/871536","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}